The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-23

ritory but has felt its influence
"less than fifty years have passed since
those few young men began their quiet
labors for the master. .. ...
"The proS,ser Of the movement Mr..
George Williams, still lives to watch the
spreading of the little ripple upon the
surface of. humanity started 10y his infu-
cnee. lives Ia zee it widencd and decpened
until. MS been said of the British Empire,
so il may he said of the Young Mems
Christian association, the sun never sets
upon il.
What il the secret of It's magic growth
and mighty inhuencer J.
"Singleness of purpose and nice dis,
elimination between The methods that
will advance that purpose and those that
will not.
The reading room and library were
added, because il was found that young
men who would not attend n religious
meeting might, after nsSocnting for time
with spiritual Young men, he led to differ
cht views OF such things, and finally
brought to God.
"Thegymnasmm the edurmiunal classes,
the parlor and games, the practical talks,
the bathrooms, each In its turn, after .ir
trial, was added and became a part Of the
work. "
MANY other agencies. have been occa-
sionally tried and rejected Others have
been offered and rejected on sight, because
obviously inconsistent with our objects.
pitfalls with inviting bats have
been placed in our way at every step, aud
generally hy' persons who meant lis no
harm, but simply misunderstood IN.
Here is our brother upon whose heart
God has laid heavily the cnormity Of the
liquor traffic and the necessity Of putting
it out of the land lie secs the Nssocia-
ton. Looks into its perfect organization,
its Systematic business like methods, it's
far reaching influence, and he says, all!
Ive foundit Just thc institution Ia take
hold Of this work AMI carry an election
We tell him mol We are organizcd for II
single purpose. An important work that
will need 10 he continued ~ long a. boys
are growing into manhood.
1--WE have been doing our work well,
but use us for different work, and like
the razor used for coarse cutting, We may
do it smoothly, but we are ever after UNI
fitted for the work to which God has
called us, and TO accomplish which We are
already stfaining every nerve.
mol Organize for your purpose, noble
No IL is; a separate institution peculiarly
adapted for that work.
"Iour object and ours can never be ac-
complished by the same instrument.
Here il true friend who has the
cause OF the poor deeply at heart, and he
is struck with our peculiar facilities for re.
lieving them.
"lIc il delighted with his discovery and
imagines that he has only 10 mention IL Ia
us and the whole force Of our machinery
is turned in that direction.
Eve fully appreciate the importance
and divine commission Of associated char
tiles, but, like the vessel bound for Liver
pool, We cannot turn aside 20 fight pirates.
explore the North Pole, or catch whale.
"lf we can gain All influence over d
young man We will, 20 the extent Of oui
ability, relieve his hunger or other wants
I'VE will sit up with him all night II h,
is sick; furnish him medicine and medical
advice; but our mission " limited 10 Young
men, and II our rooms are opened 3,
tmmps and paupcn young men vii
not be- seen there. %
"Thc mission, Sunday-school and gen.
eral evangelistic work in the coun
try demand our attention, but ",
must reject them m the work
Of the church and n part Of the church
work which has in no sense been dele
gated TO us, and which We have no time
TO undertake.
Like the captain II the vessel, ON,
question We ask II all the agencies tina
offer: What can YOU do 30 advance IN
controlling object ~ our association, tn
salvation Of young mem
"I'pon the answer a. this question lie
ponds the employment OF rejection Of III,
agency.
"Blit, says some one, do you not Il,
lnuch i'm the way III moral improvement
Yes, grand and glorious work In all ihes'
directions, but II is only an incident q
our controlling work.
"Just as the spread Of the gospel inya
riably carries with II the blessing
! Of civilization, refinement, art, intelligence
and good morals carries these blessings 4
many thousands who never appreciate u
reap the everlasting benefits of spiritua
religion; ~ our methods and agencies do
and should, improve young men morally
physically and intellectually, and man
reap these temporal benefits who ncye
appreciate our grandcr, deeper work. We
these results, desirable ~ they arr, mus
not oyenhadow, but rather contribute Ia III,
controlling work which We must insist J
the salvation Oi Young men. When Kin
Solomon would build temple NJ for th
indwclling Of the God al Israel, many am
various were the agencies brought int
usc, the central purpose being IN oil III
same.
"Thcre were $1,000 men hcwing timber
in the mountains Of Lebanon.
There were 1000 unskillcd labonci
simply Ia bear burdens
"Armics of stone cutters toilcd IN III
distant quarries
"The mariner sailed mcuily 10 Ear ID
Ophir, where the miners washed out IA
golden dust.
"Thc deserts oi Africa were mnsackc
for precious stones.
Cunning wOrkmcn wrought CAREFUL
delicate carving In woOd, and fashioned !
artistic shapes the gold and silver.
"1'hc diamonds and rubics were u
others polished, and in proper scttinI
placed.
"Thc moldcrs ON the plain Of Jorda
east vcsrls for the altar
THE bralcn sca, the oxen and the la
en-.
"rhc women wrought In purple and ~
linen, with figures oi chcrbim and del
b cate nccdlcwork for the vail.
"l.ut the final contamination,
"Thc end Ia which all this had been u
means, was reached when the arb coniaiI
ing the law Of God, the commission Of u
, priesthood and the bread that came dow
D from heaven was CARRIED Ia liz place, nn
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beauty, strong in H. adanant foundation
. ils massive walls and cedar trees oi Icb
. non.
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